Caută
to deflect
01
a devia, a abate
to change direction or turn aside, typically as a result of encountering an obstacle or external force
Intransitive
Example
When light travels from air into water, it tends to deflect.
Când lumina călătorește din aer în apă, tinde să abată.
The bullet hit a hard surface and began to deflect.
Projectila a lovit o superfata dura si a abatut.
02
a devia, a distrage
to redirect focus or diverting someone's attention from a particular subject or matter
Transitive: to deflect a subject or issue
Example
Her ability to deflect blame during international negotiations contributed to the successful resolution of the conflict.
Abilitatea ei de a distra vina în timpul negocierilor internaționale a contribuit la rezolvarea cu succes a conflictului.
The savvy manager was able to deflect criticism by acknowledging concerns.
Managerul priceput a reușit să distragă critici prin recunoașterea îngrijorărilor.
03
a devia, a îndrepta
to alter the course or direction of something, especially from its original path or trajectory
Transitive: to deflect sth
Example
The armored tank was designed with sloped surfaces to deflect incoming projectiles.
Tancul blindat a fost proiectat cu suprafețe înclinate pentru a devia proiectilele care vin.
The aerodynamic engineers worked on a wing design that would efficiently deflect air currents.
Inginerii aerodinamici au lucrat la un design de aripă care ar devia eficient curenții de aer.
04
a devia, a deturna
to stop a person from doing what they initially intended
Transitive: to deflect sb from sth
Example
The skilled diplomat managed to deflect the leader from launching an attack.
Diplomatul iscusit a reușit să-l deturneze pe lider de la lansarea unui atac.
Friends and family tried to deflect him from his self-destructive habits.
Prietenii și familia au încercat să-l deturneze de la obiceiurile sale autodistructive.
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